Grilled Eggplant & Zucchini Salad Recipe With Feta, Chickpeas & Mint

Grilled Eggplant & Zucchini Salad Recipe With Feta, Chickpeas & Mint
  • Author: Anonymous

Grilled Eggplant and Zucchini Salad is a delightful summer dish that brings together smoky grilled vegetables with the freshness of mint and lemon. This colorful and flavorful salad is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish at your next barbecue. Enjoy the tender eggplant, zucchini, chickpeas, and feta cheese tossed together in a tangy lemon dressing.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 (1 1/2 lb.) eggplant
  • 2 large zucchini
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (14 oz.) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 5 large mint leaves, thinly sliced
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  • Cut the eggplant into ¾-inch slices. Cut the zucchini in half crosswise. Cut each half into ½-inch slices.
  • Lay the eggplant and zucchini slices on a baking sheet. Brush on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill until the vegetables are tender, but not overcooked, 4 to 5 minutes per side for the eggplant and 3 to 4 minutes per side for the zucchini.
  • Cut the eggplant and zucchini into bite-sized pieces. Place in a serving bowl.
  • Add the chickpeas, feta cheese and fresh mint to the eggplant and zucchini. Squeeze the lemon over the salad, and stir gently to combine.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Cook Time

5M

Prep Time

PT15M

Yield

6 cups

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Cup
  • Calories: 172.5 kcal
  • Carbohydrate Content: 26.3 g
  • Protein Content: 6 g
  • Fat Content: 5.7 g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol Content: 5.6 mg
  • Sodium Content: 478.8 mg
  • Fiber Content: 7.1 g
  • Sugar Content: 5.7 g